Meanwhile Stevenage FC, for whom Thalassitis began his football career, paid tribute to their former player.

"Everybody at Stevenage FC is shocked & saddened to hear the tragic news about former player Michael Thalassitis," the club tweeted.

'Well-liked character'

"Our sincerest condolences go to his family & friends."

Thalassitis was born in Edmonton and played football for clubs including St Albans and Chelmsford.

During his football career he also made appearances for the National League side Ebbsfleet United in 2014 and most recently played for Margate in the 2016-17 season.

Paying tribute to their former player the club said: "Mike was a talented footballer and well-liked character at Hartsdown Park who will be fondly remembered by management, staff, volunteers and supporters at the club."

He also appeared on the reality show Celebs Go Dating in 2018. He split from The Only Way Is Essex star Megan McKenna late last year.

Last year, a contestant on the 2016 series of Love Island, Sophie Gradon, died aged 32. An inquest into her death was recently postponed.

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